Topic - The Sharing Economy

Travellers have more choice than ever before thanks to the rise of the sharing economy. Whats more, this new breed of peer-to-peer network has reshaped the behaviour of travellers forever. continue reading →

ISHC WorldView revealed that 69% of members surveyed believe the appeal of timeshare is diminishing. With Airbnb.com now allowing hotel listings through 3rd party distribution platforms, its clear the sharing economy hasnt stopped evolving to increase their piece of the pie. continue reading →

Total transactions for the UKs five most prominent sharing economy sectors  collaborative finance, peer-to-peer accommodation, peer-to-peer transportation, on-demand household services and on-demand professional services  could see a 20-fold increase to £140 billion by 2025, up from £7 billion today, according to new analysis by PwC. continue reading →

Depending on who you speak to in the hotel industry, sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and HomeAway are either a force to be reckoned with or simply niggling at the periphery; a force for good or boosting illegal practices; companies that will change the future face of the lodging industry, or that will quietly disappear when consumer preferences change. continue reading →

The sharing economy  a product of four mega trends affecting todays society: rising urbanisation, changing demographics, shifts in power and a digital revolution. This article discusses current and future trends for budget hotels in this economy. continue reading →

In conjunction with todays U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing on the 'sharing economy,' the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) submitted a statement for the record to add the hotel industrys voice to the continued dialogue on how these new platforms affect consumers, businesses, and our economy. continue reading →